League-position context
Nautico Recife rank8th
Cruzeiro rank12th
Nautico Recife points53
Cruzeiro points48
Nautico Recife: #8 · 53 pts · GD +0
12 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #12 · 48 pts · GD -2
17 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.